When and why did you start training for fighting? I officially started in 2004 training for MMA, but I had done Muay Thai and boxing a few years before that. It just felt like a natural progression.What titles have you held? NoneDo you have any heroes? Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and my fatherWhat does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? Everything. I'm fully devoted to this sport and the UFC is the best and most respected organization, with the best fighters. That is where I want to be, fighting the best in the world.Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Two years of college, didn't finish.What was your job before you started fighting? Did a bunch of odd jobs. Security, landscaping, roofing.Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 5-0 recordRanks in any martial arts styles: Purple Belt in BJJFavorite grappling technique: The one that puts them to sleepFavorite Striking technique: Same as above